Luggage Forward

The Luggage Shipping Company

Can I ship luggage with UPS®?

We’ve made it easy to

Ship luggage with UPS

UPS has the capability to ship almost anything and Luggage Forward has worked in partnership with UPS since 2005 to make it easier, more reliable and often times less expensive to ship luggage with UPS. We also ship golf clubs, skis, and bikes with UPS. We’ve even added an exclusive double money back on-time guarantee!

Streamlined process

Whether booking online or by phone, Luggage Forward has made the entire luggage shipping process simple. Just give us a few details about your trip and we take care of the rest! With Luggage Forward, bags can be shipped as it would be checked on a plane, there is no requirement to package suitcases in a box.

International expertise

When it comes to shipping internationally, many shippers leave you to fend for yourself with Customs. We don’t. During the booking process, we gather information about your trip and handle and submit all Customs documentation needed to ensure that your bags don’t get held up or delayed.

 

 

UPS vs. Luggage Foward

Feature comparison

 

UPS
Online Booking GOOD
One size fits allUPS.com has more than 100 required and optional fields for creating shipping label 		BETTER
Simplified for luggageLuggage Forward has simplified the booking process to take less than three minutes.
All-Inclusive Rates
Weight, distance, plus feesUPS charges a base rate based on weight, size, and distance. Then adds fees and fuel surcharge which can increase base rate by 40% or more.
One flat rateSimple per-bag rate with no additional fees.
Ship W/O Box $11/bag
“Additional handling” feeLuggage shipped without outer box incurs fee and may not be eligible for loss or damage coverage.
No box requiredShip bags as you would for airline travel, all covered by value protection.
Forwarding Packet
Paper shipping labelsYou print paper labels and must find a way to attach them to your luggage
Custom tags sent to youLuggage Forward sends durable, secure luggage tags with shipping labels to your pickup address.
Delay Reimbursement
Partial money backUPS will reimburse the base freight charge of the delayed shipment.
Full money back + $500Luggage Forward will give full refund plus up to $500/bag for any expenses incurred due to delay.
Multiple Networks
One networkSingle shipping network makes shipments more susceptible to disruptions and possible delays.
Best network technologyLuggage Forward routes shipments through multiple networks for enhanced reliability and better pricing.
Customs Preparation
You complete paperworkUPS does not complete your personal effects Customs documentation required by destination country.
We complete paperworkLuggage Forward completes all of your personal effects Customs documentation required by destination country.

 

We save you money versus

UPS luggage shipping rates

Luggage Forward can save you up to 50% versus UPS whether you are shipping a small suitcase or a large item like shipping a bicycle. We’re so confident in our prices that we have guarantee the best luggage shipping rate.

Ship suitcases

There are never any additional fees or surcharges on our low, flat luggage shipping rates.

Ship golf clubs

Sending heavy, bulky items like golf clubs is cheaper with Luggage Forward’s low rates.

Ship skis & snowboards

It costs less to ship skis and snowboards to directly to the mountain with Luggage Forward.

Luggage shipping reviews

See what actual people have to say about using our luggage shipping service.

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UPS® is a registered trademark of United Parcel Service of America, Inc. This page was last updated on October 1, 2017. Neither Luggage Forward, nor its subsidiaries, and/or affiliates, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information contained herein.